Ammonia in a wash tub combined with detergent can kill lice by creating an inhospitable environment for these pests. Ammonia is a strong alkali that disrupts the lice's exoskeleton and can lead to dehydration. Additionally, the detergent helps to break down oils and debris, making it easier to remove lice and their eggs (nits) from hair and surfaces. However, it's important to note that ammonia should be handled with caution due to its caustic nature and potential health risks.
you rub it on the scalp and let it sit for 10 min and then wash it off and apply the shampoo
Not reliably.
Time will kill lice just don't sleep on that bedding for a couple days or just wash them in the washer
Hot water wash and dryer will kill pubic lice in clothing. If the clothing can't tolerate that treatment, bag the clothes in a sealed plastic bag for a week.
No, bleach is not effective in killing head lice on laundry. To kill head lice on bedding and clothing, it is recommended to wash them in hot water (at least 130°F or 54°C) and dry them on high heat for at least 20 minutes.
Neither will kill lice. You need to go to the store and buy the shampoo that is made for lice. Follow the directions. You also need to strip your bed and wash the sheets, clean combs and brushes, disinfect hats and other clothing. The lice can reinfect you if you don't do this.
Wash everything! bed sheets, blankets, all pillow cases in Very! hot water and then put in dryer. Buy special lice spray and SPRAY ON EVERYTHING!!
Washing machines have separate compartments for detergent to ensure that the detergent is added at the right time during the wash cycle. One compartment is for pre-wash or pre-treat detergent, while the other is for main wash detergent. This helps optimize the cleaning performance of the detergent.
YES! Ammonia does kill bed bugs on contact. However, i am unsure if it kills their eggs. I recommend that you pre-wash any clothing bed spreads that may contain eggs or bed bugs in ammonia and following a regular wash. The most effect yet costly way it to get a professional exterminator. while they are costly, it is the only and most effective way to be sure you are free of bed bugs. New Technology allows same day treatment to your entire home, you may just need to toughly dust and clean when its over.
To remove the smell of vomit from clothes, you can first soak them in a mixture of cold water and vinegar, then wash them with laundry detergent. Adding baking soda to the wash cycle can also help absorb odors. Make sure to air dry the clothes afterwards.
You should never use Clorox on a person to kill head lice. If you are asking about laundering items and killing lice that may be attached to clothing, sheets, etc., the recommendation is to wash/dry them as hot as possible. Head lice are very sensitive to heat and will not be able to survive long periods in hot environments. Most recommendations are to achieve temperatures of 130F and above.
Wash your head then!!!